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Divorce law and the specifics of the divorce agreement

On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. posted in divorce law on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

For some Michigan couples, it is a difficult decision to make; for others, the appropriate decision is clear. Once the decision to divorce has been made, there are a number of legalities that need to be considered. On the surface, divorce law may appear to be a fairly simple concept; however, there are often a number of specifics that need to be taken into consideration.

Regardless of whether the decision is mutual, once it has been made, one will need to file a divorce petition. At this point, the spouse will need to be informed. If the decision is mutual, or if the individual feels that the encounter will be amicable, this can be done in person. The other option is to have the paperwork served to the other individual.

The specifics of the divorce are often what cause the most contention. Issues that will need to be considered include the couple's personal property, assets, liabilities and children. While dealing with personal property and the financial aspects of the marriage may be straightforward, the same is not typically the case when it comes to child custody. This issue is often the one that creates the most dissension and concern throughout the process.

Some Michigan couples are able to negotiate the specifics of their divorce agreement with relatively little legal assistance. In most cases, however, this is not the case, and the individuals discover that they are best served by each working with legal counsel experienced in the intricacies of divorce law. When this happens, the specifics are usually addressed in a way that limits future problems and concerns.

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